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  In this TED video Simon Sinek explains why people don't buy what you do, they buy why you do it. Simon Sinek has a simple but powerful model for inspirational leadership all starting with a golden circle and the question "Why?"  His examples include Apple, Martin Luther King, and the Wright Brothers. Duration: 18:05 Click…

This TED video helps us understand why having more choice actually makes us feel worse.  As Barry points out, "The secret to happiness is low expectations". Psychologist Barry Schwartz takes aim at a central tenet of western societies: freedom of choice. In Schwartz's estimation, choice has made us not freer but more paralyzed, not happier…

Jim Collins argues for getting the right people on the bus instead of trying to motivate. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbwJHHegVwU Michael Hoffman

Don't be put off by Lencioni's affected manner.  His book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, should be made mandatory for all leaders. This short video is a good introduction to him and his philosophy. Michael Hoffman

Mistakes don’t have to lead to blame—they can become opportunities for accountability, learning, and improvement. By shifting the focus from who went wrong to how we can prevent it from happening again, leaders can build a culture where employees take ownership, bring solutions, and grow from their mistakes.

Leadership isn’t just a position, it’s a role that can be taken on at every level of a company. Learn how trusting managers to lead, letting go of unnecessary control, and encouraging accountability can create stronger teams and give you more time to lead the business.